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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.27 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.27 and 111.05 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.27 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.27 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.27 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 45,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558.71/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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